Need some help!

[Newbie84]

So my buddy is trying to get a desktop for his son.He wants a decent one not too expensive. He wants it for his son to play Minecraft on. Any suggestions will help.

 

[Celegorm]

Does he have a price range and any preferred brands? Also, does he want to build or buy pre-built?

 

[Newbie84]

he'll like to spend like around three hundred dollars. I don't think he really cares, if it's build or not.

 

[cb600fshornet]

If there's anything he can get for free, like a decent size screen etc, then great, because a monitor can eat up quite a chunk of your budget, add to this the price of Windows and you've eaten half the budget already! I'll have a quick hunt around and revisit the topic.

 

[cb600fshornet]

Cart Item List:
Qty.Product DescriptionSavingsTotal Price1

Open Box: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Item #:N82E16827135204R
Return Policy: Open Box Refund Only Return Policy

[COLOR=666]$18.99[/COLOR]
$15.99


1

Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
Item #:N82E16832416776
Return Policy: FINAL SALES RETURN POLICY

$99.99

1

Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor
Item #: N82E16819116950
Return Policy: Iron Egg Guarantee Replacement-Only Return Policy

ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813157450
Return Policy: Iron Egg Guarantee Return Policy

TOSHIBA DT01ACA050 500GB 32MB Cache SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/S) 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822149380
Return Policy: Iron Egg Guarantee Return Policy

Crucial 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CT51264BA160BJ
Item #: N82E16820148787
Return Policy: Iron Egg Guarantee Return Policy

LOGISYS Computer CS305BK Black Enhanced SOHO Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811148046
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$33.30 Instant
-$53.96 Combo
[COLOR=666]$262.95[/COLOR]
$175.69

Grand Total:$291.67

---------- Post added at 09:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:56 AM ----------

The reply I just did is one of the better deals you'll get for $300, but it doesn't include monitor, keyboard or mouse!

 

[BK_123]

Well since Minecraft doesn't require a lot of resources a kit like this which contains all the parts you need AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core APU/MSI A58M-E33 mATX MB/4GB DDR3 1600 ADATA XPG V1 Memory/1TB WD Blue 7200rpm SATA HDD/2X LED Case Fan/Ultra XBlaster V2 Case w/450W PSU Barebones at TigerDirect.com and a graphics card MSI R7 240 2GD3 LP Radeon R7 240 Graphic Card - 730 MHz Core - 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM - PCI Express 3.0 x16 - Low-profile (Refurbished) at TigerDirect.com..

 

[cb600fshornet]

Well since Minecraft doesn't require a lot of resources a kit like this which contains all the parts you need AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core APU/MSI A58M-E33 mATX MB/4GB DDR3 1600 ADATA XPG V1 Memory/1TB WD Blue 7200rpm SATA HDD/2X LED Case Fan/Ultra XBlaster V2 Case w/450W PSU Barebones at TigerDirect.com and a graphics card MSI R7 240 2GD3 LP Radeon R7 240 Graphic Card - 730 MHz Core - 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM - PCI Express 3.0 x16 - Low-profile (Refurbished) at TigerDirect.com..

Much better spec package than the one I mentioned, the only downside being it doesn't come with Windows... goes to show how much money we have to waste on the OS!

 

[BK_123]

Much better spec package than the one I mentioned, the only downside being it doesn't come with Windows... goes to show how much money we have to waste on the OS!

Yeah its the equivalent to an i5 or maybe even an i7. Getting Windows 7/8/8.1 isn't very cheap either. $99.99 at Tiger Direct for Win 7 Home Premium Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium GFC-02733 Operating System Software - 64-Bit, DVD at TigerDirect.com or $89.99 for Win 8.1 Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit, Operating System Software - OEM DVD, English - WN7-00659 at TigerDirect.com..

 

[Newbie84]

Man! I really want to thank you guys for all the help. I really do appreciated! I'll let you guys know what he decide to get. I know, I came to the right place. Happy holidays!!

 

[setishock]

Check Newegg's refurbished computers. Most come with windows 7 pro or premium for 2 bills or less.